Hi I am a new owner of a 1991 mini city E and want to do an oil change
Do I need to replace the washer on the drain bolt and If so do I need 3 as the classic mini spares website says? many thanks!
Mini Oil Drain Plug
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Hal Booth
, Jan 01 2021 02:58 PM
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Hal Booth
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Posted 01 January 2021 - 02:58 PM
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nicklouse
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Posted 01 January 2021 - 04:13 PM
You can change it or if it is not damaged you can just anneal it. There are 3 of those washers used on the engine but you only need one for the sump.
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Posted 01 January 2021 - 04:41 PM
Never replaced a copper washer in 40 years on any classic - never a leak.
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Posted 01 January 2021 - 05:34 PM
I don't replace them if they arent damaged
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Posted 01 January 2021 - 06:47 PM
Can use a dowty washer. They seal well. Don't over-tighten the sump plug - if you strip the thread it's hell!
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Posted 01 January 2021 - 07:03 PM
Of late, I've been fitting a Fibre Washer between the Copper Washer and the Sump, then the Plug only needs a light nip. They supposedly have a short life, but I've done quite a few changes now on the same washer. I picked them up in a blister pak, there's 10 in there for less than a 5-er.
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